Bladder Dysfunction - Treatment and Diagnosis in Tarzana, CA

Bladder dysfunction, also known as voiding dysfunction, is when you can't effectively urinate and empty your bladder. This can be an embarrassing, painful and possibly serious problem that—if left untreated—could eventually cause organ system failure.

Testing for bladder dysfunction usually involves performing urinalysis, a 24-hour creatinine clearance (a day long urine specimen), residual urine volume measurement, ultrasound, video-urodynamics, rectal exam (men), blood test and a pelvic floor test (women). All this will help your doctor rule out other causes and confirm the issue you're having is absolutely a form of bladder dysfunction.

How is Bladder Dysfunction Treated?

Treatments for bladder dysfunction can range from a simple pill to surgery, some of the options include:

Catheterization to help urination

Antidepressants

Exercise

Cognitive behavioral therapy

Botox injection to relax muscles

Surgery

No matter the cause, bladder dysfunction can be a serious, embarrassing and painful experience, but treatment is just a phone call away.